Funeral Services in Orrstown, PA
Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home provides funeral and cremation services to families in Orrstown, PA, from our facility in Chambersburg, about 11 miles south. As a full-service family funeral home, we offer traditional funerals, memorial services, burial coordination, veterans honors, and pre-planning, backed by our own on-site crematory. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (717) 264-6416.
Funeral Services for Orrstown Families
When a loved one dies, an Orrstown family should not have to drive far to find a funeral home that knows the area and treats every arrangement with care. Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home offers a full range of funeral options for families in Orrstown and throughout Southampton Township, from traditional services with visitation and a funeral mass or ceremony to smaller, more intimate gatherings.
Our traditional funeral services include visitation, a formal ceremony, and burial, all arranged around what feels right for your family and your loved one's wishes. For families who prefer cremation, we offer cremation with a memorial service or celebration of life, so you can still gather to share memories and honor a life well lived. Explore our companion page on cremation services in Orrstown for details on our cremation options.
We also arrange and coordinate burial with cemeteries near Orrstown and Southampton Township, including grave opening and closing and outer burial container selection. For families of those who served, we proudly provide veterans funeral services, including military honors coordinated with local veterans' organizations.
Every service can be personalized with tribute videos, printed keepsakes, and live-streaming for family who cannot travel to Chambersburg. Our team also offers grief support resources, floral coordination, and assistance with shipping or receiving remains when a loved one has passed away outside the area. Whatever your family needs, we are here to listen first and guide you through the decisions that follow.
Why Orrstown Families Choose Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home
Orrstown families who choose Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home are choosing a fourth-generation family funeral home. The Geisel family has been in funeral service since 1919, and Tom Geisel purchased the present firm in 1983, moving it to our current Falling Spring Road location in 1993. Our tagline, "A Family Serving Families," reflects how we approach every arrangement.
One of our clearest advantages for families choosing cremation is our on-site crematory. Keeping cremation in-house means your loved one never leaves our care and a member of our team oversees every step personally.
Our 13,000-square-foot facility includes a stained-glass chapel that provides a peaceful, dignified setting for services of any size. We are also proud to hold more than 127 Google reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, and we have been recognized with Franklin County's Community's Choice and Best of Franklin County awards. Families who want to plan ahead can learn more about pre-planning funeral services in Orrstown, available at no obligation.
About Orrstown, Pennsylvania
Orrstown is a small borough in northeastern Franklin County, sitting at the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 433 and 533. It was laid out in 1833 by brothers John, William, and James Orr and was formally incorporated as a borough on May 3, 1847. Today the borough is home to just over 200 residents, according to the 2020 census, making it one of the smallest and most tight-knit communities in Franklin County.
Orrstown is surrounded by Southampton Township, and while the two are separate municipalities, they share a close-knit rural character shaped by farmland, quiet roads, and generations of the same families. The borough sits about five miles west of Shippensburg along PA Route 533, and about eleven miles north of our Chambersburg facility along PA Route 433 and US Route 11.
The community's history runs deep. The borough's churches have anchored the community for generations, a reminder of how important faith and family have long been to families here.
Serving Orrstown and Surrounding Communities
Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home is proud to extend our services throughout northern Franklin County, including Orrstown, Southampton Township, and the surrounding rural communities. Families in this part of the county can count on the same attentive, personal care we provide from our funeral services in Chambersburg location.
We also regularly serve families in nearby Shippensburg and throughout the county. To see the full range of communities we serve, visit our page on Franklin County funeral and cremation services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Orrstown, PA
Does Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home serve Orrstown, PA?
Yes. Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home serves families throughout Orrstown and Southampton Township from our facility in Chambersburg. We provide traditional funeral services, memorial services, veterans honors, and pre-planning to Orrstown families, and we coordinate burial with the cemetery of the family's choosing.
How far is Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home from Orrstown, PA?
Our facility at 333 Falling Spring Rd, Chambersburg, is about 11 miles south of Orrstown, an easy drive along PA Route 433 and US Route 11. We regularly travel to Orrstown and Southampton Township for arrangement conferences, home visits, and to bring a loved one into our care.
Does Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home offer cremation services for Orrstown families?
Yes. We operate our own on-site crematory, one of only two in Franklin County, so families choosing cremation know their loved one stays in our care from the moment of transfer through final disposition. Visit our companion page on cremation services in Orrstown for details on direct cremation and cremation with a memorial service.
Can Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home arrange a burial near Orrstown?
Yes. While we do not operate our own cemetery, we coordinate burial arrangements with cemeteries serving Orrstown and Southampton Township, including outer burial container selection, grave opening and closing, and coordination with clergy or officiants for a graveside or church service.
How do I begin funeral arrangements for a loved one in Orrstown?
Call us at (717) 264-6416 any time, day or night. A funeral director will guide you through immediate next steps, whether that means bringing your loved one into our care right away or scheduling an arrangement conference at your convenience. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Begin Funeral Arrangements Today
Whenever you are ready, Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home is here for your family in Orrstown, with the experience of four generations and the resources of a full-service funeral home behind every arrangement. There is no need to face these decisions alone. Call us at (717) 264-6416, any hour of the day or night, and let us help you take the next step.
